Friday Faves: Seashells

· a whimsical summer motif ·

This week’s Friday Faves is all about seashells–a perfectly whimsical summer motif. Go head to toe with this option or just add a touch with these (or how about this lip balm option?). Let’s kick off this holiday weekend with many summer-inspired fashions and accessories.

Top Ten: Ilia

· a fave clean beauty brand ·

This Top Ten list was easy for me: I opened the makeup drawer. As far as clean beauty brands go, Ilia is a heavy hitter, with makeup, sunscreen, tools, and skincare all equally worth mentioning. I was first introduced to the brand with their Super Serum Skin Tint which I wrote a dedicated post about…

Saturday Snippets: 5/20/23

· a little bit of this & that ·

This weekend is rainy here in Connecticut, so it’s a perfect day to browse some snippets: from Queen Charlotte to Costa Rica and always a little bit of leopard. Looking through my closet and came across this shell print maxi dress and it inspired next week’s Friday Faves! I am splurging on this eyeshadow palette…

Friday Faves: MDW

· patriotic palette for the holiday weekend ·

This week’s Friday Faves is all about next week’s holiday weekend. Typically, we usher in Summer with a perfectly patriotic weekend full of parades, picnics, and celebrations– all the while decked out in a little red, white, and blue. Heading to a friend’s beach house and need a hostess gift? Try this. Looking for an…

Top Ten: Safer Sunscreen

· new sunscreens to try ·

It’s time for the obligatory summer sunblock post! Months filled with sunshine mean sunscreen every day (no matter what) and each season I like to update my stock. I feel like what constitutes “safe SPF” is always evolving, so I try to stay on top of the latest findings. But, everyone’s concerns and beliefs are…

Fashion Feature: Oliphant

· summer prints from Oliphant ·

Hello to Spring and hello to colorful printed dresses. All of these Oliphant pieces are made of luxuriously soft cotton and printed in fun fresh patterns (and many have pockets too). Shop at either Tuckernuck or J.Crew or browse my picks below. Time to store the bulky sweaters and stock up on some easy breezy…

Saturday Snippets: 5/13/23

· a little bit of this & that ·

I hope you have some fun plans for this gorgeous spring weekend- and if you are looking for something to do, sit back and start clicking on the snippets. From Mom to Maybelline and always a little bit of leopard. The search for this Oliphant dress resulted in a new post coming soon! Thank you…

[instagram-feed feed=1]

Simply Subscribe!

Subscribe to our mailing list and get W&W updates sent weekly to your email inbox.

Thank you for subscribing.

Something went wrong.

    Meet Me

    Welcome to Whit & Whimsy- a lifestyle space I created to share my favorite books, beauty buys, fashion, and more. I post about trusted products I love, items I lust after, and treasures I give as gifts. Expect to hear about the latest thriller read, maxi dress, simple meal, and best new mascara-- and there will always be a touch of leopard print, and a monogram or two. I hope to connect with readers by offering inspiration and suggestions through content that is classic, chic, shoppable, and a bit whimsical.

      Let's be friends... join the W&W list!

      Cheers!

      Thanks for stopping by--subscribe to the blog and never miss a post!